Homeschooling Day 30: Cardboard Carpark

Day 30 of homeschooling brought a delightful mix of virtual learning and imaginative play. It’s amazing how much joy and education can come from a single day at home!

We started the morning with a Zoom lesson from my son’s school. He was glued to the screen, eagerly participating in the activities his teacher had planned. It’s wonderful to see him stay connected with his classmates and keep up with his lessons, even from our living room.

Zoom lesson from school. 

After the lesson, we shifted gears to some hands-on fun. My son loves his toy cars, so we set up an epic car park for them. He carefully lined up each car, pretending they were zooming into their parking spots. I got in on the action, too, building a multi-level car park out of blocks and cardboard. I have to say, I’m pretty proud of how it turned out—he loved racing his cars up the ramps!

Lining up his cars to go up the carpark. 

I'm very proud of the car park I build for him! Hehe! 

The highlight of the day, though, was pure chaos—and I mean that in the best way! I crafted a little slide for his cars to zoom down, but my son had other plans. He stomped onto the slide like a giant from a movie, and I couldn’t help but laugh. It felt like a scene from *Attack on Titan*, with him as the towering Titan wreaking havoc on my creation! We both ended up in giggles, rebuilding the slide for another round of play.

Days like this remind me why homeschooling is so special. It’s not just about lessons—it’s about sparking creativity, sharing laughs, and making memories. Here’s to more playful adventures!

Takeaway: Let kids lead the way in play—it’s amazing how much learning happens when they’re having fun!

Homeschooling Day 29: Excavators, Dump Trucks, and Imagination

My son was in his element, playing with his favorite excavator and dump truck, and the excitement reached new heights with a brand-new toy added to the mix.

The morning started with him zooming his excavator across the living room floor, scooping up imaginary dirt and loading it into the dump truck. His imagination was in overdrive, creating a bustling construction site complete with sound effects. Watching him so engrossed in play always brings a smile to my face—it’s amazing how much joy these simple toys bring!

   

Playing with his favourite excavator and dump truck! 

  
New toy for him! 

Days like this remind me that homeschooling isn’t just about books and lessons—it’s about fostering imagination and letting kids explore what they love. Here’s to more days filled with digging, building, and big smiles!

Takeaway: New toys can spark creativity and turn playtime into a fun learning adventure!

Homeschooling Day 28: Crayons, Cars & Chaos

Today was one of those days where my little guy’s energy and personality shone through in every moment—boredom, play, and a bit of mess included!

First up, coloring. One look at his face, and I could tell he was *done* with it. The crayons just weren’t holding his attention today, and I couldn’t help but chuckle at his unimpressed expression, 

So, we pivoted to his absolute favorite: toy cars! He dove right in, zooming them across the floor and creating his own little racetrack. It’s amazing how much joy those cars bring him, and I love watching his imagination take the wheel.

Later, he got cozy with his iPad, glued to *Blippi* videos. His eyes were wide, soaking in all the colorful action. It’s his go-to for a little downtime, and I’m happy to let him enjoy it while I catch a quick breather.

And then came mealtime—oh, what a sight! Let’s just say he had more food on his face than in his mouth. The mess was epic, but his giggles made it all worth it. Gotta love the chaos of toddler meals!

Days like this are a reminder that homeschooling is as much about fun and flexibility as it is about learning. Here’s to more messy, joyful moments!

Homeschooling Day 27: Button Letters and Storytime Snuggles

Today was filled with creative fun and precious moments with my son, making the most of our time at home.

We kicked off the day with a hands-on craft activity. Using double-sided tape, we shaped letters of the alphabet on a piece of paper and let my son stick colorful buttons onto them. He loved picking out the buttons and pressing them down, all while practicing his letters. It was a fun, tactile way to blend learning with play!

 

 

The lockdown, thanks to Covid-19, has given us a silver lining—more time to snuggle up and read together. I’ve been cherishing these moments with my son, diving into his favorite picture books. His giggles at the funny parts and curiosity about the pictures make every storytime special. It’s become our favorite way to bond and wind down.

Days like this remind me how much joy and connection can come from slowing down and spending quality time with my little one. Here’s to more crafting and storytime adventures!

Homeschooling Day 26

Day 26 of homeschooling was packed with exciting activities for my little one! I planned a mix of creative, active, and educational tasks to keep him engaged and smiling all day long.

Counting buttons! 

Using mattress to create a slide! 

Playing with his monster truck! 

Building a car together! 

Colouring the caterpillar

Recognising alphabet.

Each activity brought out his curiosity and energy in different ways. Counting buttons doubled as a sneaky math lesson, while the mattress slide had him giggling non-stop. The monster truck races sparked his imagination, and building a car together was a great bonding moment. Coloring the caterpillar let his creativity shine, and the alphabet game had him proudly calling out letters.

Homeschooling days like this are all about blending learning with play. It’s amazing to see him grow, laugh, and discover new things through these simple activities. Here’s to more days filled with fun and learning!

Homeschooling Day 25

Homeschooling Day 25 was all about fun, learning, and a little bit of sweetness! We dove into some of my son’s favorite activities, keeping the day lively and engaging.

We kicked things off with some playful time with jelly babies. My son loves stacking, sorting, and even pretending they’re little characters in his imaginative games. 

Playing with jelly babies

Next, we turned to one of his all-time favorite activities: picture puzzles. I’ve stocked up on five or six different puzzles to keep him entertained, and today we tackled two. The first was a Chinese Zodiac puzzle, where he matched animals to their signs, learning a bit about culture along the way. The second featured all sorts of animals, from lions to penguins, which had him excitedly naming each one as he pieced them together.

This puzzle is on the different types of animals! 

 

These puzzles are more than just fun—they’re helping him with problem-solving and fine motor skills, all while feeding his curiosity about the world. Watching him focus and light up when he fits a piece perfectly is such a joy.

Days like this make homeschooling feel like an adventure. Blending play, learning, and a touch of sweetness keeps us both smiling. Here’s to more puzzle-solving and jelly baby fun!